Lisa_RN

Lisa_RN

Cardiac/Tele, Med Surg, Home Health

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  1. If the backstabber tells you what you did and informs managment, is that backstabbing

    Lisa_RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    i was working in home health at the time. i had an 80 ish yr old patient w/ copd and chf. she was having a hard time breathing. i made an emergency visit. her family did not want to go to the...

  2. How do obtain a multi state endorsement?

    Lisa_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my license in my home state. I live very close to the state line. I would like to have the option of crossing the state line for a job. If anyone can help me I would appreciate

  3. Hello Fellow Nurses, input on giving PRN narcotic pain meds needed !!!!!

    Lisa_RN replied to MustangSallie1997's topic in General Nursing

    the way i feel is, if it is ordered give it as the order is written. i'm sure everyone has enfountered the frequent flyer. the ppl that no one can find anything wrong. you know all they want are...

  4. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    Lisa_RN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    i agree! i usually tell ppl that it is not easy but if you want it that bad you will be fine. i started the 1st couple semesters with b's. that is great for me. slowly i was in the fence. i used...

  5. This may sound silly, BUT what is the difference between ASN & ADN?

    Lisa_RN posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    this may sound silly, but what is the difference between asn & adn? :wink2: when i registered they didn't have the option of choosing adn. i am going to start some online classes for my bsn,...

  6. This may sound silly, BUT what is the difference between ASN & ADN?

    Lisa_RN replied to Lisa_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :thankya:Yes it does!

  7. question re: TSH

    Lisa_RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    in dec 2006 i had a total hystorectory. i had a real hard time for months after. i started having severe headaches, mood changes, increased bp, fatique... in may 2007 i was old that my thyroid &...

  8. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

    Lisa_RN replied to snowfreeze's topic in Nursing Career

    i am the same way. i haven't been nursing that long but i had been in cardiac/tele, med surg, mommy/baby, and home health. i do believe in being flexable. i would really love to be in the or or er....

  9. Rich nurses?

    Lisa_RN replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    that depends on where you live. i live in a small town. the little hospital here is wage deprived. i travel 30 minutes to a larger hospital and the pay is well, i guess ok. the larger cities...

  10. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    Lisa_RN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    i would absolutly call in for one of my many pets. :1luvu: i would tell them i had to take off for personal reasons. if you have the pto it shouldn't be a problem, of course it depends on the ppl you...

  11. What do you look for in a scrub store?

    Lisa_RN replied to the s-man's topic in General Nursing

    i would love to see more petite pants. the dickies brand seems to be a popular in my hospital. i like different nic naks such as license plates, clip badge holders with things on the clip part like...

  12. What are your thoughts on giving cards/gifts to pts.?

    Lisa_RN replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    i also think it was a nice thing to do. we are there to make our patients feel good medically and in spirit. :wink2: i don't see why a card and cookies is out of context. i worked on a cardiac/tele...

  13. any weak stomachs?

    Lisa_RN replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually love wounds and incisions. Some smells can get to you such as a GI Bleed, some BM's, maybe to the pount of gagging for some. I have gagged with some trach's. Sputum if not my friend....